Culture
Arita Ceramics Fair 2026
The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Transportation
Guide to Japan Train Passes
A general guide to rail passes that can be used in Japan's major cities.
Activities
Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen 2027
Hundreds of carp streamers are strung over the swift-flowing river at Kumamoto Prefecture's Tsuetate Onsen every year from April..
Culture
Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2027
Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
Culture
Spider Lilies at Saihoji
Saihoji is not one of Yokohama's better known temples. But it's worth visiting in late September, when a variety of multi-colored..
Food
Cafe Kaeru
Cafe Kaeru is a small cafe in northeastern Kamakura that serves healthy lunches and drinks. The cafe garden is a highlight, and..
Culture
The Sweet Soul of Wakayama
A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
Activities
Exploring Western Tokyo
Higashi Murayama, in western Tokyo, is one of the Tama region's undiscovered areas. Those willing to take the time to explore..
Gallery
Arita Ceramics Fair
Saga
Carp Streamers at Tsuetate Onsen
Kumamoto
Nagasaki Lantern Festival
Nagasaki
Hina Festival Opening Parade
Fukuoka
Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri
Aomori
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Culture
Experience Rural Tourism in Otawara
With great anticipation, we took the Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Ohtawara.